Kitakata@Festivals

Festival

Drum Platforms

In the traditional 300-year old Kura Town Festival, big drums are placed on 20 platforms in the center of town. These drums are played in ensemble.
Drum Platforms

Playing the Drum

Playing the Drums

A drum crew of 50 men play 4 large drums, 4 small drums, 8 barrels, 6 flutes, 2 cymbals, and 2 timpani on a platform.


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